The newest series in the long long story of X-Men really looks at shaking things up.
It examines the mutants beyond their struggles.
This is a story imagining a world of togetherness between all mutants and a sense of culture.
In uniting we see just how strong they can become.
It's frightening, cathartic and awe-inspiring.
This goes beyond the X-Men as we know.
Today we'll be talking about the House of X series as we count down the top 10 house
of X facts that change everything.
I mean this whole series honestly feels like it has already changed everything in regards
to what we thought we knew about the mutants.
Ultimate retcons galore here.
Also if you haven't read the series yet, maybe don't watch this video as there are some spoilers.
Instead I'd recommend giving it a read and then coming back.
And I really would recommend reading this series.
Not only is the art and story fantastic, this is in my opinion story retelling at it's best,
where the history isn't discarded.
And the colours are so phenomenal, they almost brought me to tears at one point.
A reminder as well to stick around till the end of this video as we have some bonus content
incoming.
Alright, let's get counting.
10 It's Not A Dream, if It's Real
A phrase that has appeared throughout the series has left many readers contemplating
the meaning behind these words.
There are a few different important ideas and facts I'd like to touch on surrounding
these and other words we see in the series.
It is possible the meaning of the words could be related to the fact that this world, Krakoa,
and the series is actually based in some kind of illusion.
That it isn't a real world at all.
That would seriously diminish all the work that has been done to build it, so I personally
hope that isn't true.
Some have speculated that it is a reference to the dreams of Xavier or Magneto.
Xavier's dream was originally humans and mutants co-existing which doesn't seem accurate but
maybe Erik's dream of fighting to protect mutants and their rights could be a reference
there.
Another quote that floats about from the series is one Xavier actually psychically sends to
all of earth in his speech, "While you slept, the world changed."
To me these quotes are connected in a more symbolic way, a realisation of dreams.
The words in the series bear importance because in and around them we also have the creation
of a new language, Krakoan.
The language of the land the mutants reside on, actually created by land itself, being
sentient.
Only Cypher can understand the language fully which also gets us started on another important
fact of the series, the reinvention of the way we see certain mutants and their abilities.
This series highlights Cypher's usefulness as a mutant, singling him out as the only
one who can understand Krakoa who can work with the land in creating programs that the
mutants can use as well.
Technology meets nature.
You can find a cipher for the heiroglyphs of Krakoa at the end of House of X, issue
3.
9 Krakoa
X and Magneto come together in this series and the glue that seems to have brought all
the mutants together is this land of Krakoa.
What I wonder is if the land itself has some kind of empathic or psychic influence on the
mutants that reside there.
None of this has been hinted at of course, but what Krakoa does seem to do is allow everyone
to co-exist in magnificent harmony.
Well, as far as mutants go.
Krakoa is still a bit of a mystery especially in regards to all the area of the island that
the mutants live on and the other parts of it which they would like to leave accessible
for humans.
The machinations of where it came from and why it works also continue to remain a mystery.
The existence of Krakoa itself has changed everything we thought we knew about many characters'
goals and desires and has caused a huge shift in focus for many mutant leaders.
8 Franklin
In issue 1, Cyclops knocks heads with the Fantastic Four.
They have Sabretooth in their custody and he offers to take him off of their hands so
that he can be judged by his own kind.
When the Fantastic Four seem uncomfortable with this and express concern for the actions
of Xavier and the mutants, in regards to the creation of their own separate nation of Krakoa,
Cyclops becomes brash with them.
And understandably so, really.
He responds by asking them if they truly expected mutants to just sit back and take all the
abuse that has come at them since the beginning and that he remained allied with Xavier and
believed in his vision.
He also reminds them to inform Franklin Richards of his home with the mutants.
X-Men and mutant kind are kind of always looking for Franklin to join them.
While he has always remained with his parents and the Fantastic Four, I'm hoping this series
will potentially see him join his mutant family on Krakoa.
On the omega level mutant list, Franklin is the only one who is listed as human instead
of Krakoan.
I feel like this is an indication that we may see him switch sides.
I even have a theory he may end up being the Red King though there is more evidence that
this will be Kitty Pryde and that the King part is just a misdirection of the writers.
7 Moira Mactaggert
Many mutants are getting reinvented and reacknowledged.
It's as though the series really wants to highlight the power of not just the main crew
of X-Men or the Brotherhood but also use the series to rise up everyone and to expand the
mutants in regards to the importance of other characters.
Included in this expansion was Moira Mactaggert, who many were surprised to find out was also
a mutant.
Moira has an ability that up until now has gone unnoticed as it is a unique one.
She relives her life with the knowledge of her previous one.
Giving her oddly specific information that allows her to shape not just her own destiny
but that of the world and especially of mutantkind, who she quickly immerses herself in while
she wrestles with the consequences of her powers.
What will end up meaning for the future of mutants?
What happened in her sixth life?
Both questions whose answers will surely change the story of mutantkind forever.
You can read more about Moira and her backstory in issue 2 of House of X.
6 Everyone Together
The implications of how well mutants seem to be finally getting along is astounding.
Many conflicts throughout the years of series have been internal ones, with different leaders
of different evil and good factions arguing the best to progress, the best way forward
for mutants.
We now seem to be at a point where Krakoa can bring everyone together.
A lot of this also seems to come out of the alternative perspective of Xavier, especially
in regards to working with Magneto.
Charles and Erik do work together every now and then but this goes beyond that.
It's a marriage of philosophies now.
In fact, many fans are speculating as to whether or not this constant cerebro-wearing Xavier
is who he claims to be.
Could he be an imposter?
Magneto and Xavier's close relationship, working with Moira's knowledge of mutants previous
defeats has also allowed us to see villains like Mystique, Mister Sinister and even Apocalypse
brought into the fold.
And the end of issue 6 show even family feuds within the X-Men being seemingly erased.
Wolverine and Cyclops are chummy.
Jean and Emma share a drink.
This is some intense stuff.
5 Krakoan Flowers
The flowers of Krakoa change the way in which the mutants can get around.
There are gates into Krakoa which are monitored connected to biomes all over the world.
These biomes were created by mutants when they planted Krakoan flowers and give them
close proximity and easy access to cities and countries all over the earth.
This concerns many different nations as in the event of war, this would make mutants
almost impossible to defeat.
But it also means that as long you have some flora--sorry, fauna--you have a way home to
Krakoa as a mutant.
The flowers are also the secret to the drugs that mutants are able to produce which cure
various human diseases and ailments including alzhemiers and certain types of cancer.
They even have drugs that can also be used to prolong life.
This is of course what Xavier offers the earth in exchange for acknowledgement of the nation
of Krakoa and amnesty for its citizens.
4 Orchis
This organization assembled to watch the progression of mutant kind.
They are comprised of different groups who are designed to protect the earth and humanity
in their own way.
Some are more noble than others.
They list AIM, SHIELD, STRIKE, SWORD, ALPHA FLIGHT, HAMMER, ARMOR and even HYDRA as being
part of their makeup.
Originally Orchis was created to simply watch undetected the progression of mutant kind
but since they have found that humans probably only have 20 years left before they become
extinct, they are now working to fight back against mutant dominance.
Beyond Sentinels, they are working to create a Mother Mold and Nimrods.
Mother Mold's create other Master Molds which in turn produce Sentinels but beyond that
Mother Mold's are believed to be advanced enough to eventually create Nimrods.
Nimrods are many up of adaptable nano-tech and are near indestructible and 100% anti-mutant.
Moira encountered them in a previous life and so she and Xavier created a system to
watch for tech thresholds being breached in regards to the possibility of creating this
kind of tech.
3 Amnesty for Mutants
One of the asks that Charles had was that mutant kind not be permitted to be judged
by human law.
In exchange for the pharmaceutical drugs they had created to benefit humankind, they asked
to be seen and treated as their own nation of people and for amnesty in regards to human
law.
Mutants cannot be convicted of crimes anywhere than on Krakoa.
Only mutant law may judge a mutant.
This means that no super-prisons will ever try to hold them.
While not every nation has agreed to these terms, many have, which ends up meaning that
Sabretooth after being captured and tried, is released by the White Queen herself, Emma
Frost, who escorts him back to Krakoa.
2 Mutant Law
When I was originally reading, I thought Sabretooth's freedom would mean he would also be forgiven
by his fellow mutants.
At this point many villains had joined up and were even apart of the Quiet Council,
categorized by different "seasons" which are each comprised of their own leaders who collectively
appear to rule over Krakoa.
I was wrong however.
Sabretooth instead stood before the Quiet Council to be judged by his fellow mutants.
They decided to make an example of him and thus punished him under mutant law.
The mutant of Krakoa have decided they do not believe in prisons or capital punishment,
which in their minds would ultimately lead to resurrection, instead they exile you.
Within Krakoa.
Sabretooth is plummeted to the depths of Krakoa, to be held there in the sentient land, unable
to move for forever or just a very long time.
As Xavier has said they may offer an opportunity for him to redeem himself.
Eventually.
Mutant law being this severe should help to keep all these separate mutants in check,
in theory.
1 The Five and Cerebro
It is also revealed in the series that cerebro is not just used to enhance Xavier's communication.
It has been used to help save psychic imprints of mutants minds and basically their souls.
Why is this useful?
It allows Krakoa to be able to fully resurrect any mutant lost.
In fact they are working to bring back as many mutants they can each day in the aftermath
of the events of Genosha.
We have also had a few other mutants lifted up to be on or Xavier's level of playing god.
There are also five mutants with whom these resurrections would not be possible.
And some of them might surprise you: Goldballs, Eva Bell, Proteus, Elixir and Hope Summers.
Using DNA of the fallen mutants, this group can bring back seemingly anyone.
Thank you so much for watching, nerd squad.
I hope you enjoyed this list.
Have you read House of X or Powers of X yet?
What do you think of the series so far, be sure to let us know in the comments below.
And let us know if you want any other specific comic series covered.
I personally have been loving both series so far and the exploration of mutants who
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As promised I also have bonus content for you in the form of comments from one of my
previous videos, Top 10 Scary Mister Sinister Facts.
Oooo, spooky.
Grubkin Tiddlefits says, "You're on the point with the outfits."
Thank you!
I love dressing up and as it is October you can expect to see a little more cosplay from
me before the month of Halloween is over.
Glad you enjoy my latex Cyclops!
It's certainly fun to wear!
James Clark says, "I never picked up that Cable is named after Mister Sinister."
Me too.
I honestly clued into myself when I was writing that list.
They are both Nathan's.
Pretty creepy.
But also pretty cool.
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